The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 217 - 209: The New Term_2

Chapter 217: Chapter 209: The New Term_2

Lu Jingqiu nodded, people were very sincere at that time.

It wasn’t that there were no conflicts, there were, but very few.

Mostly, they were amiable neighbors.

Around seven o’clock, the three of them took a ride to People’s Park.

When they arrived, there were already quite a few people at the entrance.

Today, besides People’s Park, there were also Green Shade Park and Cercis Park holding Lantern Festival activities.

They didn’t have to wait long before Xue Jianian arrived, and Lu Jingqiu quickly introduced him to several people.

Finally, Luo Xinyue also came over with Shang Ze.

Shang Ze, being the only man among a group of women comrades, felt a bit uncomfortable.

He didn’t dare to walk with them and followed from a distance.

In the park, there were all kinds of lanterns, and each person bought one they liked.

They strolled along, guessing lantern riddles.

When there was a quiet moment, Xue Jianian updated Lu Jingqiu about the house situation.

"After the ninth day of the new year, my Grandpa Xue had some people bring soil from the suburbs for several days to raise the ground around the house and also got some lesser-quality bricks from a kiln, ten yuan could haul many loads. That’s enough to build two tile-roofed houses although the bricks aren’t good, making the houses rather irregular and drafty, not suitable for living in. Just like you said, it’s fine to just build a cover for a half-room structure," he said.

"Grandpa Xue has worked hard. If the money isn’t enough, you must tell me," she insisted.

"It’s enough. Twenty yuan for the soil, ten yuan for the bricks, hiring a couple of workers for ten yuan each to build the houses, Grandpa Xue said it should all be completed within half a month.

As for the rest, I also contributed fifty yuan. With a total of one hundred yuan, we can hire two or three people and gradually dig a pond. We’ll stop when summer comes and not dig anymore; we’ll just say the pond isn’t turning out well and leave it unfinished for a few years."

Lu Jingqiu laughed. There was no need to leave it unfinished for a few years; it wouldn’t even take half a year. But she didn’t feel it was right to discuss this with Xue Jianian. She gave a thumbs up to Grandpa Xue and said, "Grandpa Xue is clever. Jianian, thank you. It’s all thanks to you this time. Are you free next week? I’d like to treat you to a meal."

Xue Jianian said with a smile, "Then I won’t be polite."

"There’s no need to be polite with me. I know of a new restaurant that serves good fish. I’ll take you there to try it."

"Alright."

When they had almost finished touring the park, they happened to run into Shen Mu and his wife Gao Shu.

Lu Jingqiu felt helpless. West City was too small; it was possible to run into them anywhere.

As for Shen Mu, this time he was accompanied by several male classmates and did not walk too closely with Gao Shu and her husband.

Seeing Lu Jingqiu, he quickly came over to say hello, "Sister-in-law, parents and Grandpa Jiang have sent a lot of food for you. I just arrived this afternoon and haven’t had the chance to deliver it yet."

"Why have they prepared things for me again? I lack nothing here."

"They haven’t prepared much, just some pastries from Capital City. My mom said you like them, so she bought you a few boxes. Grandpa Jiang got some pretty decent medicinal wine from an old comrade-in-arms, and told me to bring some for Uncle Lu."

The family still feels regretful that the wedding didn’t happen this year and hope you won’t take it to heart."

Lu Jingqiu replied, "I appreciate the elders’ concern. As for the wedding, it’s not necessary to wait for a specific time. As the spouse of a military man, I’m prepared for this. If Grandpa Jiang and Auntie call, please be sure to convey my message."

Shen Mu laughed, "Based on what I know about you, I knew you wouldn’t overthink it. I’ve explained to them, but our elders tend to worry more."

Lu Jingqiu nodded, understanding their concerns. She asked Shen Mu about how he spent the New Year at home, how Shen Ting was doing with his studies, and inquired about Wang Xiuya.

Shen Mu mentioned that during the New Year, he had a good time with friends.

Wang Xiuya, being an elementary school teacher, had plenty of time during the summer and winter breaks.

She even asked Shen Mu to invite Jingqiu to join her on a trip this summer.

Lu Jingqiu felt unable to make a commitment, "I’m not sure how my summer will be arranged. I’ll write to Xiuya when the time comes."

Shen Mu was just passing on the message; he too thought it was too early to plan for the summer.

The two chatted for a while, and Shen Mu said he would bring her to school on Wednesday before leaving with his classmates.

Before he left, he also had a long talk with Shang Ze, and in the end, Shang Ze also left with Shen Mu.

Lu Jingqiu and her friends decisively returned to school.

That evening, everyone had played so hard that they were completely exhausted. When they got to the school gate, they even ran into someone selling steamed buns, and none of them were afraid of gaining weight.

Each bought two buns, eating while walking, and went straight back to the dormitory.

After lying down, they all burst out laughing. He Yu said, "Do you think we’re going to see the Lantern Festival for the next four years in a row?"

Chen Qingru said, "If we watch it too much, it won’t be fresh anymore. Next year we can go watch a movie, the year after we can see the lanterns again."

Luo Xinyue, lying on the bed, said, "I guess next year I won’t have time."

He Yu asked, "How come?"

A bit shyly, Luo Xinyue covered her face with the blanket and said, "I’m getting married this year, what if I’m pregnant next year?"

At this, everyone stared at Luo Xinyue in surprise, their faces filled with disbelief.

Especially He Yu and Chen Qingru.

"You, you and your Shang Ze..."

"What are you thinking? We haven’t yet, but after getting married..."

Luo Xinyue herself became embarrassed and couldn’t go on.

Realization dawned on He Yu and Chen Qingru, and they said, "When are you two getting married?"

"We’re preparing for it. You all have to come be my bridesmaids, haha."

Lu Jingqiu laughed, "I hope I can be one of your bridesmaids."

Luo Xinyue laughed, "Jingqiu, originally you were ahead of me, but it seems that I’ll be getting married before you."

Lu Jingqiu shrugged, "There’s nothing I can do."

Luo Xinyue said, "Right, my kitchen isn’t finished yet. When you have time, could you take me to pick out some tiles?"

"How about Saturday morning?"

"Okay."

He Yu and Chen Qingru, watching the two back and forth, realized both were about to be married and soon wouldn’t be on the same level as them.

They didn’t understand a world with men in it.

...

A new term had begun, and the classmates seemed to have changed a lot, though it was hard to pinpoint exactly how. In any case, the atmosphere in the class was even better than before.

He Yu had successfully transferred to the architecture class, but she found it challenging after just one week.

He Yu nearly collapsed upon returning, "I need to take extra classes, sisters."

Lu Jingqiu asked, "What’s wrong, did you face a setback?"

Nodding vigorously, He Yu said, "All sorts of theories, all sorts of unfamiliar knowledge, this is completely different from art."

Luo Xinyue asked, "Do you regret it?"

"How could I? Extra classes, who am I? I’m He Yu. Can a little setback defeat me?"

Brushing her teeth, Chen Qingru nodded and said, "Mhm, we’ll be with you. This term we’re still doing imitations, but now we’re required to be innovative, to have a design sense. I’m also worried."

Taking out her sketchbook and sitting at the desk, Lu Jingqiu said, "Then let’s all work hard together."